2016 BMW 520D SE Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · PL65 AEN
2016 BMW 520D SE Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 12 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 95,474 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely Compliant
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
PL65 AEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 95,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PL65 AEN Mileage History
- 19/04/202272,845 mi
- 02/04/202378,695 mi+5,850 mi
- 23/09/202488,587 mi+9,892 mi
- 07/11/202595,474 mi+6,887 mi
Average of roughly 6,366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PL65 AEN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520D Se Auto (PL65 AEN) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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